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Adoptive Leave

Overview

Only an adoptive mother is entitled to avail of adoptive leave, except in the case where a male is the sole adopter. Below you will find a brief summary of the steps you need to take to apply for adoptive leave; the forms required to make the application and a detailed policy outlining your entitlement.

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Applying for Adoptive Leave

Step 1: Read the university's Adoptive Leave Policy

Step 2: Complete and sign the “Notification of Intention to take Adoptive Leave” form and have it countersigned by the Head of School/Unit.  Remember to attach  a copy of the “Declaration of Suitability" or a “Certificate of Placement” to the notification form

Note!  In the case of a foreign adoption, you must provide a copy of the statement of the Declaration of Suitability before the commencement of adoptive leave.  Particulars of the placement should be also provided as soon as is reasonably practicable, but not later than 4 weeks after the date of placement.

Step 3: Seek approval from the Head of School/Unit, if it is your intention to take annual leave following your adoptive leave.

Step 4: Apply to Social Welfare for adoptive benefit

Step 5: Forward all of your adoptive leave paperwork to Compensation & Benefits, UCD HR Roebuck Offices for implementation and processing.

Note! Send the Social Welfare benefit form (AB1) to Compensation & Benefits to complete the employer’s part of the form.

What happens next?

You will receive a letter from UCD HR confirming:-

• Receipt of your “Notification of Intention to Take Adoptive Leave” form.
• Your adoptive leave dates.
• The date you are due to return to the university following the leave concerned.

Note! The adoptive leave “Notification of Return to Work” form will be enclosed with the adoptive leave acknowledgement letter.

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Forms

Adoptive Leave Form

Adoptive Leave Return to Work Form

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Policies

Adoptive Leave Policy

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Ask HR

• I am adopting a child, what are my entitlements and how do I apply for adoptive leave?
  
   and if you have any queries arising from reading this policy you can contact Compensation & Benefits, UCD HR at ext 4956.

• Am I entitled to paid adoptive leave?
  
  Yes, but only if you have completed continuous service of more than six months.  If you do not, you are still entitled to leave but it will be unpaid.

  Note! If you are employed under a fixed-term or specified-purpose contract, any leave (or any other benefit) will end when the contract ends.

• How do I apply for Social Welfare adoptive benefit?
  
  You must complete the Social Welfare Adoptive Benefit form (AB1) and attach to it the “Declaration of Suitability” or the “Certificate of Placement” before sending it to UCD HR, Roebuck Offices to complete the “Employers Section”.

  Note! This form can be downloaded from www.welfare.ie

• On the AB1 form under “Payment Details” who do I have the benefit paid to?
  
  You should input your bank details on the form as the adoptive benefit will be paid by direct payment each week in advance to your account.  Your salary for the duration of your adoptive leave will be adjusted accordingly.

• Do I have to apply for Social Welfare adoptive benefit?
  
  Yes, if you are paying PRSI Class A or E.

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If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, please call 
HR on + 353 (01) 716  4958

• Overview
• Applying for Adoptive Leave
• Forms
• Policies
• Ask HR